Thunder Ridge Campground
in Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 60 ft
- Sites
- 21
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageThunder Ridge Campground
Thunder Ridge Campground has 21 campsites with parking areas that are at least 30 feet. Sites 7, 8 and 21 are accessible. Facilities include tables, fire grates, drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. This is a standard, nonelectric campground. Reservations are recommended between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During peak season, this campground is a full-service campground. Pre-season and extended season have reduced service such as water, trash or a host may not be available.
Before you go
Season
May – October
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night.
Hours
Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Restrictions
Dogs must be leashed at all times. • Horses are not permitted on trails. • No discharge of firearms or fireworks. • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. • Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
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